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One of these nights
In between the darkness and the light
The Turkish Night
On Explore #456 15 October 2012
THESE bee-eaters have one of the most complex family-based social systems found in birds.
It nests in cliffs or banks of earth with others, known as "clams." Non-breeding individuals become helpers to relatives and assist in raising their brood. Just amazing to watch.
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… These beautiful white teeth belong to my friend the Philippine croc (Crocodylus mindorensis), who likes to keep an eye on things in his corner of the Reptiles Pavilion without attracting unwanted attention.
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calls at Earlestown @ 23.00 15th Jan 2020...
These small ducks nest in trees and have amazing flying abilities, they can easily navigate through the trees avoiding branches with ease. This particular female was nesting in a tree trunk and made several sorties out of her nest into neighboring pond.
These birds are not liked as they have the habit of laying their eggs in the nest of others… but they are quite handsome. Seen near Nutter’s Battery, Central Park, New York.
These trees are to be found on the edge of Buttermere in the U.K.'s Lake District. They are known as the "Sentinels" presumably because they appear to be guarding the lake.
These purple giant hyssop flowers really attract the pollinators now in late summer and early autumn. If you want to see lots of insect activity on a nice sunny day, visit a patch of giant purple hyssop plants soon. You might even spot this marvelous monarch mimic there.
These are four of the regular visitors to my backyard. Now that the snow is gone and fresh greens are sprouting, I am not seeing them much at all. I miss them already. This was during a February blast of snow.
These white-tailed deer are enjoying one last day of easy walking here at Lake Meyer Park. All in all, we can't complain too much about the approaching snowstorm since we normally have several inches of snow piled up on the ground by December 1st.
These majestic, gentle giants live in grasslands and savannahs. Originally native to Africa, they are now established in Europe, North America, South America and Australia. Their horns can span 8 ft from tip to tip. Seen in the Houston Zoo.
These scorching Michigan lilies remind me of the Fourth of July fireworks we didn't get to see going off in the night sky this year. Three more lilies are set to start blooming any day now. These large and lovely native lilies grow up to seven feet tall! This plant was growing in a sunny wet sedge meadow here in the park.
Theses birds were really fun to watch run around. Most of the time they just stayed on the ground, but this one was kind enough to hop up on this perch to say hello.
I, I'm a new day rising
I'm a brand new sky
To hang the stars upon tonight
I am a little divided
Do I stay or run away
And leave it all behind?
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again
These are two plants that have wandered into my garden. The blue one is Viper’s bugloss. It’s been covered in bees all summer. The white one is Oxeye Daisy. This is described as very attractive to humming birds, which amused me as there aren’t any in the UK. Although, who knows….
Both plants are described as invasive, time will tell. They will have to take on the wild carrot.
Model Meggy
HMUA Josie Connell
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall
New Aug 2021 edit
(Meggy got out of the river for this one)
These little guys never disappoint.
Donna Nook now accounts for 1.5% of the world's grey seal population. The work of the wardens and the wildlife trust, is therefore crucial, for the future of these lovely animals.
Young Grey Seal Pup - Halichoerus Grypus
Donna Nook Nature Reserve
As always I extend my sincere appreciation to all those who take the time to stop by and comment on my photos.
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These Highland coos have gone West....about as far west as it is possible to go on the UK mainland. But they are hardly jigging about it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U9ab7CwcJc
These clubtails always face the woods, usually hanging on leaves with their rusty clubs toward you so it's tougher to get lateral views showing more of those pretty eyes, and really tough to get a portrait. This is the only year we've had an "outbreak" of these exciting clubtails and it may never happen again. They've been flying for 6 weeks so it's gotta end soon. Their eyes can be blue or green or both (blue at the top, greener below) as in this shot.
>> male Russet-tipped clubtail, along Little River in N. Georgia, 5 days ago
See next shot for full dorsal view of this fellow.
These beautiful houses dating from the early 1800s are in Trinity Road on the quayside of the Old Harbour in Weymouth, Dorset. They are all Grade II-listed. I would have described them as Regency style, but this period technically didn't start until 1811. These are similar to a house further along the quayside that has the date of 1805.
These fishermen are bringing their catch of the day for sale at the "Old Port" in Marseille. The Port has been the natural harbor of the city since Antiquity. The area became mainly pedestrian in 2013 and now enjoys a revived Mediterranean atmosphere. This popular Port is now often visited by hordes of tourists.
These guys never go in their shed in the wintertime. Even though Frankie has relented and gone inside now, Shiloh still resists. They only go in in the summer to escape biting insects. I should add that this was not taken from a window inside.
These two probably thought to themselves... Oh why have they let the people back in again.. Lock down was so nice and quiet!!.. but sorry foxes.. we needed our BWC fix.. and coming to see you again next week!
Aren't they just so handsome?
~These things listed will be @ the December round of the Arcade,
thank you so much Stella xx
1.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Ice Rink RARE
16.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Sign And Lamps
18.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Ladde
13.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Santa Ice Skates
14.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Deer Ice Skates
6.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Shining Angel
9.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Bench With Snow
7.Sese - Gazebo Winter Ice Rink - Shining Deer
~Lamps are from Apple Fall called Orsett Single Lantern
~Bows are from Apple fall and are Free
~Christmas tree is from DaD called"Les Memoires Christmas Tree"
and i bought it at Uber
These flowers were growing in the hotel garden in Fort Lauderdale, taken the first morning of our vacation. Best viewed large.